Engineering Geological and Hydrotechnical Conditions of Primorsko Fishing Port, SE Bulgaria

Abstract

The present study is related to the preparation of a project for the construction of a fishing port for small vessels in the area between the mouth of the Dyavolska River and Cape Kyupria (SE Bulgaria) with the aim of protecting the water area from dangerous wave loads, geological and meteorological impacts and creating conditions for safe docking, service and accommodation of the fishing vessels. The geological structure, geomorphology and physical-geological phenomena in the water area of Primorsko Fishing Port in the southern part of Cape Kyupria have been clarified. An engineering-geological project was prepared, the physico-mechanical indicators of the construction soils and the geotechnical characteristics of the ground base were determined. A complex package of scientific and engineering-geological methods was applied during the implementation of the project. Based on the obtained scientific and applied results, recommendations were made to the Municipality of Primorsko in connection with the construction of the port. The foundation conditions of the designed wharf with a walled pier are favorable for the construction of the wharf with gravity hydrotechnical facilities.